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Sub-Saharan Africa faces slower growth as U.S.-Iran war raises costs

The World Bank on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, cut the growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa for 2026 in a report, saying ‌the fallout from...

EU allocates €510m to Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa for humanitarian assistance

The European Union (EU) Commission has allocated €510 million to Nigeria and others in Sub-Saharan Africa. The amount is part of the €1.9 billion set...

Sub-Saharan Africa off track to achieving SDGs on water sanitation, hygiene – UNICEF official

Sub-Saharan Africa is off track to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on water sanitation and hygiene (WASH), an official of the United Nations...

282m people face extreme hunger in sub-Saharan Africa – FAO

Over 282 million people in sub-Saharan Africa face extreme hunger, a United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) official said. “As we speak, 282 million...

Vaccine ‘ll reduce deaths, burden of malaria disease – Stakeholders

Stakeholders in the health sector in the South-West Zone say the World Health Organisation (WHO) endorsement of vaccine for malaria in children in sub-Saharan Africa,...

Scheme seeks solutions to curb plastic usage in Africa

The Afri-Plastics Challenge has now launched its second strand, Creating Solutions. This Strand invites individuals or organisations with a new or early-stage idea that...

Facebook launches Climate Science Information Centre in Nigeria, South Africa

Facebook announced on Thursday, February 18, 2021 the roll out of its Climate Science Information Centre to sub-Saharan Africa, starting with South Africa and...

Increase investment in mini-grid electricity to get Africa out of darkness

Covid-19 is pushing Africa into an education crisis.  Of the 39 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, full learning is only taking place in six of...

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UNESCO sites offer a lifeline to biodiversity – Report

UNESCO's latest report highlights the extraordinary contribution of its sites for both people and nature. While global wildlife populations...
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Nigeria boosts solar capacity to 300MW, targets 3.7GW to lead West Africa – Aliyu

Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity to 300 megawatts (MW) from 120 megawatts two years ago Dr Abba Aliyu,...

World Earth Day: HOMEF calls for accelerated action to clean energy

The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for accelerated action toward clean energy, environmental restoration, and stronger...

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UNESCO sites offer a lifeline to biodiversity – Report

UNESCO's latest report highlights the extraordinary contribution of its...

Nigeria boosts solar capacity to 300MW, targets 3.7GW to lead West Africa – Aliyu

Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity...